Tomahawk Talk

Produced entirely by students at Florida State University, Tomahawk Talk is the weekly sports show hosted on 89.7 FM by WVFS Tallahassee, the voice of Florida State. Host Gia Ciaccio and cohost Cole Kruger lead the way in discussing Florida State Athletics and overall news around the sports landscape. They are joined by a revolving door of correspondents and writers from the around the department to offer an array of expertise along the way. Tune in every Monday at 7 P.M. Eastern time! Follow V89 Sports on Instagram and X for continual coverage! Show Crew: Host: Gia Ciaccio Co-Host: Cole Kruger Executive Producer: Will McBroom Co-Producer: Trey Pope Video Coordinator: Emma Dyroff

  1. 1d ago

    S12, Ep. 16: Sports Jeopardy, Don't Get Me Started, and the Number After Four: Matty Ice's Last Show

    On tonight's episode of Tomahawk Talk, longtime cohost Matty Ice steps into the hosting chair for a final time alongside debutant Dalton Bauman in the cohost chair and panelists Andrew Witherspoon and Layton McCartney. The crew begin with a game of sports jeopardy organized by Matty Ice, featuring questions about all of the major sports, including exact details of Giannis' contract, Taulia Tagovailoa's employment status, Jesus Made, and more. The crew then move into the wheel of topics and set up conversations around the ReliaQuest partnership with FSU basketball and Russell Westbrook's retirement before moving into the return of Don't Get Me Started, featuring the Jayden Daniels debacle and recent flipping of the Los Angeles Lakers. The crew wraps as always with winners and losers from the week. Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow along with Tomahawk Talk and the Graveyard Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Matty Ice Cohost: Dalton Bauman Panelists: Andrew Witherspoon & Layton McCartney Producer: Will McBroom Video Coordinator: A Work in Progress To donate to the Kyra Fund and to learn more about the recent passing of 28-year-old Kyra Samson and the fight against glioblastomas, follow the link below: ⁠https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  2. Aug 11

    S12, Ep. 15: The Justin Herbert Abstinence Policy: NFL Preview, MLB Talk, WNBA Controversy

    On tonight’s episode of Tomahawk Talk, Henson White again takes the host chair, joined by debutant cohost Layton McCartney and panelist Dalton Bauman, as well as producer Will McBroom. They begin with an NFL preview, including the struggles of Henson's Steelers, the mystery of Travis Hunter and Dalton's Jaguars, whether this is the year for Layton's Bills, and an extensive update on the Titans featuring a rare sighting of optimistic Will! (Also featuring: the cursed 49ers, Bengals variance, all time Hall of Fame games, Who He Play For, and Tate McRae) They conclude with their Super Bowl predictions before moving to some MLB discussion, followed by a quick trip to the wheel of topics to discuss a radical new idea at Akron University. They conclude with a conversation surrounding Sophie Cunningham and the recent off-court developments in the WNBA before ending the show with this week's winners and losers! Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow along with Tomahawk Talk and the Graveyard Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Henson White Cohost: Layton McCartney Panelist: Dalton "Daniel" Bauman Producer: Will McBroom Video Coordinator: Extended Vacation To donate to the Kyra Fund and to learn more about the recent passing of 28-year-old Kyra Samson and the fight against glioblastomas, follow the link below: ⁠https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  3. Aug 4

    S12, Ep. 14: Death-Star Dodgers, Uncle Matt’s Weather-Updates, and an Epiphany on Epitomes

    On tonight’s episode of Tomahawk Talk, Henson White takes the host chair as he becomes the sixth V89 member to hit for the cycle of panelist, cohost, and host duties over the course of the past year. He is joined by cohost Matty Ice and panelists Dalton Bauman and Layton McCartney, as they begin with a discussion of the Dodgers’ acquisition of star pitcher Tarik Skubal and the current uncertain state of major league baseball. Uncle Matt calls in with thoughts on baseball, the weather, and definitely no politics! They have some further discussion of deadline moves before moving onto Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay contract dispute and the recent failures of sports journalism surrounding the Kyle Shanahan car accident, also featuring a record second call in from Uncle Matt to discuss Tony Romo! They conclude with the recent Protect College Sports Act developments and how they will affect Florida State before closing the show with their winners and losers for the week! Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow along with Tomahawk Talk and the Graveyard Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Henson White Cohost: Matty Ice Panelists: Dalton Bauman & Layton McCartney Producer: Will McBroom Guest: Uncle Matt Video Coordinator: Somewhere on a milk carton To donate to the Kyra Fund and to learn more about the recent passing of 28-year-old Kyra Samson and the fight against glioblastomas, follow the link below: ⁠https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  4. Jul 28

    S12, Ep. 13: LeDecision Part 2, MLB Talk, and Shark Week! (feat. Trey & Gia)

    On tonight's episode of Tomahawk Talk, first time host Andrew Witherspoon is joined by cohost Matty Ice and panelists Henson White and debutant Layton McCartney to discuss an array of topics in the sports world! They begin by discussing LeBron James' decision 2.0 and where the Sixers fall in the NBA hierarchy, featuring brief Max Kellerman and Houston Rockets discussion for some reason. They then move over to major league baseball, featuring extensive Pirates talk and call-ins from co-producer Trey Pope to debate the salary cap and regular host Gia Ciaccio refusing to admit she called producer Will a Marlins fan. They wrap with their annual shark week segment from Avery Howard, a summer staple on the show, before giving their winners and losers from the week that was! Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow along with Tomahawk Talk and the Graveyard Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Andrew Witherspoon Cohost: Matty Ice Panelists: Henson White & Layton McCartney Segment: Avery Howard Producer: Will McBroom Guests: Gia Ciaccio & Trey Pope Video Coordinator: All circuits are busy To donate to the Kyra Fund and to learn more about the recent passing of 28-year-old Kyra Samson and the fight against glioblastomas, follow the link below: ⁠https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  5. Jul 14

    S12, Ep. 11: Florida State in Free Fall: Woody Hayes Out, Tom Herman In

    On tonight’s episode of Tomahawk Talk, host Gia Ciaccio is back in studio alongside tonight’s cohost Andrew Witherspoon, producer Will McBroom, and panelists Matty Ice and Henson White. They open the show with a discussion of Florida State’s decision to part ways with PA Announcer Woody Hayes for football and how it fits with a continued pattern of FSU failing their fans and students in terms of athletics and university wide. They transition from there into World Cup discussion while looking forward to the matches between the “infinity stones of soccer” in the final four, before moving into extensive baseball discussion, including catching up with MLB, Seminoles in the draft, and a discussion on the new rules proposal in college baseball and how they would affect the sport. They wrap with LeBron James discussion before getting into winners and losers for the night. Also, Gia learns about Kruz Schoolcraft, Andrew is a red coat, Henson wrestled in high school, Will presents an epitaph for a rival outlet, and Matty Ice is watching baseball again! Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and follow along with Tomahawk Talk and the Graveyard Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Host: Gia Ciaccio Cohost: Andrew Witherspoon Panelists: Matty Ice & Henson White Producer: Will McBroom  Video Coordinator: Your guess is as good as ours To donate to the Kyra Fund and to learn more about the recent passing of 28-year-old Kyra Samson and the fight against glioblastomas, follow the link below: ⁠https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  6. Jul 7

    S12, Ep. 10: Misery Loves Company: NBA & NHL Offseason Roundup!

    On tonight’s show, host Matty Ice is joined by cohost Henson White and panelist Abraham Piroozmand, as well as returning panelist Andrew Witherspoon! The crew discusses the World Cup ahead of Monday night’s U.S.-Belgium matchup before diving into the NHL offseason, complete with Will’s panther soundboard featuring just one sound, discussions of Chicago and Toronto’s current states, and Abraham’s battle to pronounce Martin Fehérváry’s name. They conclude with a full whiparound of the NBA offseason, including the misery index of the Lakers, Celtics, and Nuggets amid major trades or lack thereof, the snowtime lakers, the effects of Sacramento Kings osmosis, and Will’s campaign to “stop with Tyus Jones.” They wrap the show with winners and losers after running out of time to get to a loaded wheel of topics! Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and catch Tomahawk Talk live next week 89.7 FM in Tallahassee or on the WVFS website at 7:00 p.m. eastern time!  Host: Matty Ice Cohost: Henson White Panelists: Andrew Witherspoon & Abraham Piroozmand Producer: Will McBroom  Video Coordinator: Open to Interpretation Message from the producer: This episode concludes with a message on the recent passing of 28 year old Kyra Samson after a nine month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The Kyra Fund is dedicated in her memory to helping fund research into Glioblastomas in hopes of preventing such tragedies in the future. The original goal for the fund was set at 100,000 dollars. It shattered that goal immediately and has as of recording reached over 360,000 dollars. If you or anyone you know are able, please consider donating to the cause and helping contribute the smallest silver lining to the most horrible thing that can happen in the world. We send our thoughts and prayers to her father David and the rest of her family.  To donate and to learn more about Kyra, follow the link below: https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

  7. Jun 30

    S12, Ep. 9: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly: FSU Football Preview + Summer Sports Roundup

    On tonight's episode of Tomahawk Talk, host Gia Ciaccio and co-host Cole Kruger are joined by panelists Francisco Garcia and Trey Pope and producer Will McBroom to discuss a wide-ranging list of topics in the world of sports. They open with a quick transfer portal roundup before moving to the NBA draft and the selection of Lajae Jones as well as the signings of Robert McCray V and Chauncey Wiggins. They also recap some of the biggest offseason moves thus far in the NBA including the Giannis and LaMelo Ball acquisitions before moving over to the World Cup! The crew all give their thoughts on Florida State football, including expectations for Ashton Daniels, thoughts on what if anything can be done to save Mike Norvell's job, and the evolution of thought on his attractiveness throughout the fanbase. They close with a roundup of the Rays, Marlins, and Yankees as well as a quick weekend boxing recap from Will before moving into winners and losers for the week. Thank you for listening to Tomahawk Talk! Be sure to follow along with V89 Sports on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and catch Tomahawk Talk live over the next two weeks on 89.7 FM in Tallahassee or on the WVFS website at 7:00 p.m. eastern time! Host: Gia Ciaccio Cohost: Cole Kruger Panelists: Francisco Garcia & Trey Pope Producer: Will McBroom Message from the producer: This episode concludes with a message on the recent passing of 28 year old Kyra Samson after a nine month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The Kyra Fund is dedicated in her memory to helping fund research into Glioblastomas in hopes of preventing such tragedies in the future. The original goal for the fund was set at 100,000 dollars. It shattered that goal immediately and has as of recording reached over 360,000 dollars. If you or anyone you know are able, please consider donating to the cause and helping contribute the smallest silver lining to the most horrible thing that can happen in the world. We send our thoughts and prayers to her father David and the rest of her family. To donate and to learn more about Kyra, follow the link below: https://www.gbmresearch.org/events-community-initiatives/the-kyra-fund

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Produced entirely by students at Florida State University, Tomahawk Talk is the weekly sports show hosted on 89.7 FM by WVFS Tallahassee, the voice of Florida State. Host Gia Ciaccio and cohost Cole Kruger lead the way in discussing Florida State Athletics and overall news around the sports landscape. They are joined by a revolving door of correspondents and writers from the around the department to offer an array of expertise along the way. Tune in every Monday at 7 P.M. Eastern time! Follow V89 Sports on Instagram and X for continual coverage! Show Crew: Host: Gia Ciaccio Co-Host: Cole Kruger Executive Producer: Will McBroom Co-Producer: Trey Pope Video Coordinator: Emma Dyroff

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